Western Bulk Chartering ASWSSTF +33.33%55 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.96% as of Dec. 2025, which is 311% above its 10-year median of 3.40. GuruFocus rates WSSTF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks better than 58.75% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Western Bulk Chartering AS's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $15 Mil. Western Bulk Chartering AS's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $107 Mil. Therefore, Western Bulk Chartering AS's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Bulk Chartering AS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
WSSTF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.18 Med: 3.4 Max: 59.25
Current: 4.71
During the past 8 years, Western Bulk Chartering AS's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 59.25%. The lowest was -33.18%. And the median was 3.40%.
WSSTF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 58.75% of 1006
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.755
vs WSSTF: 4.71
Western Bulk Chartering AS (OTCPK:WSSTF) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Western Bulk Chartering AS Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Western Bulk Chartering AS Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Western Bulk Chartering AS Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
Western Bulk Chartering AS Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Western Bulk Chartering AS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Western Bulk Chartering AS Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Western Bulk Chartering AS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Bulk Chartering AS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.96% mean?
Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.96% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Western Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors. This is 311% above median its historical median of 3.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #415 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.96% is 311% above median its 10-year median of 3.40. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.76. Western Bulk Chartering AS's value of 13.96% is 271.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #415 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Bulk Chartering AS has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Bulk Chartering AS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #415 out of 1006 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Western Bulk Chartering AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.76. Western Bulk Chartering AS's value of 13.96% is 271.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.40 vs. the industry median of 3.76, Western Bulk Chartering AS has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Transportation company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Transportation companies is 3.76, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.96% is 271.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Western Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.96%, which is 311% above median its own 10-year median of 3.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.61, compared to a current price of $2.20 — trading 36.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.96%, which is 311% above median its 10-year median of 3.40 and 271.8% above the Transportation industry median of 3.76. Western Bulk Chartering AS's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.96% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.20 is trading 36.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.61.
GuruFocus considers Western Bulk Chartering AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WSSTF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 13.96% (311% above median its 10-year median of 3.40)
GF Value™: $1.61 vs. price of $2.20 (36.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 271.8% above the Transportation median (#415 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WSSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Bulk Chartering AS is a transporter of dry bulk commodities. Its commodities include coal, minerals, steel products, cement, agriculture or grains, ferrous ores, and fertilizers, among others. It operates in dry bulk vessels in the Panamax to Handysize segment. Geographic diversification is the Far East, Europe, India, North America, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue is from the Far East.
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